Plano ISD superintendent is the latest to announce retirement
The trend of North Texas superintendents retiring continues. Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser is the latest to announce plans to step down.
The trend of North Texas superintendents retiring continues. Plano ISD Superintendent Sara Bonser is the latest to announce plans to step down.
Texas seeing statewide decrease in COVID-19 cases, doctors say
Statewide, health officials are beginning to see COVID-19 cases decrease. Metro areas like DFW and Houston are seeing it first. Sadly, fatalities are still on the way up. But some leading indicators are now on the way down.
Statewide, health officials are beginning to see COVID-19 cases decrease. Metro areas like DFW and Houston are seeing it first. Sadly, fatalities are still on the way up. But some leading indicators are now on the way down.
Omicron surge may have peaked in North Texas area, new data shows
New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.
New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.
North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say
Health officials across North Texas are optimistic we may soon be over the hump in terms of new COVID cases. The state’s positivity rate has declined for three days in a row since Friday. But hospitalizations aren’t showing any sign of going down yet.
Health officials across North Texas are optimistic we may soon be over the hump in terms of new COVID cases. The state’s positivity rate has declined for three days in a row since Friday. But hospitalizations aren’t showing any sign of going down yet.
Many school districts reopen after being closed due to COVID-19 staffing shortages
Some local school districts that closed early last week because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 are now open again. They're hoping the break gave students and staff who were out sick a chance to recover.
Some local school districts that closed early last week because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 are now open again. They're hoping the break gave students and staff who were out sick a chance to recover.
Man’s death in Plano neighborhood alley ruled a homicide
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an alley in a Plano neighborhood.
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an alley in a Plano neighborhood.
New Texas voting law causing some mail-in ballots to be rejected
Hundreds of requests have come into county offices statewide, and many are being rejected. That's because of a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott last year.
Hundreds of requests have come into county offices statewide, and many are being rejected. That's because of a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott last year.
Cook Children's Medical Center treating record-breaking number of kids for COVID-19
Across the North Texas 19-county region, nearly 4,000 people are in hospitals. That's an increase of 111 from Tuesday and represents more than a quarter of all hospital patients. Of the nearly 4,000 people, 151 of them are kids.
Across the North Texas 19-county region, nearly 4,000 people are in hospitals. That's an increase of 111 from Tuesday and represents more than a quarter of all hospital patients. Of the nearly 4,000 people, 151 of them are kids.
Video: Flock of birds swarms Texas mall parking lot
Kenna Mitchell captured unnerving video of swarms of birds on top of cars and flying around a Texas parking lot.
Kenna Mitchell captured unnerving video of swarms of birds on top of cars and flying around a Texas parking lot.
Allen murder: Witness led police to suspect in deadly drive-by shooting
Court documents reveal more information about the arrest of a man for a deadly drive-by shooting in Allen. Police still aren't talking about the motive,
Court documents reveal more information about the arrest of a man for a deadly drive-by shooting in Allen. Police still aren't talking about the motive,
Allen murder: Man arrested, charged after drive-by shooting
A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after police said he fatal shot a man during a drive-by Saturday night in Allen.
A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after police said he fatal shot a man during a drive-by Saturday night in Allen.
Wylie youth minister accused of sexually assaulting teen
A youth minister at First Baptist Church of Wylie is facing charges for allegedly touching a 15-year-old girl inappropriately while they were together away from church.
A youth minister at First Baptist Church of Wylie is facing charges for allegedly touching a 15-year-old girl inappropriately while they were together away from church.
North Texas hospitals getting extra healthcare workers from state as hospitalizations rise
A new model from UT Southwestern predicts Dallas County hospitals will see 1,200 patients hospitalized at the same time by the end of the month. That would be the highest level seen in the pandemic. This time around, more staff are not able to take care of patients with the virus impacting them as well. But, there is help on the way
A new model from UT Southwestern predicts Dallas County hospitals will see 1,200 patients hospitalized at the same time by the end of the month. That would be the highest level seen in the pandemic. This time around, more staff are not able to take care of patients with the virus impacting them as well. But, there is help on the way
Frisco realtor Jenna Ryan says she's being treated like Jews in Nazi Germany
Jenna Ryan, the Frisco real estate agent who participated in the January 6 Capitol Riot compared the way she’s being treated to the way Jews were treated in Germany.
Jenna Ryan, the Frisco real estate agent who participated in the January 6 Capitol Riot compared the way she’s being treated to the way Jews were treated in Germany.
Up to 15% of North Texas hospital workers out with COVID, DFW Hospital Council says
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
The DFW Hospital Council says 10-15% of area hospitals workforces are out with COVID on a daily basis. That's causing a strain. Hospitals like Parkland say some days they have more than 500 workers out because of COVID.
Omicron variant surge to peak in late January in North Texas, UT Southwestern says
Right now, about one in three COVID tests in the state are coming back positive. That's up from about one in four last week. UT Southwestern researchers who forecast COVID's impact are pushing the omicron peak in our area from mid-January to the end of the month.
Right now, about one in three COVID tests in the state are coming back positive. That's up from about one in four last week. UT Southwestern researchers who forecast COVID's impact are pushing the omicron peak in our area from mid-January to the end of the month.
Cold weather forces some COVID-19 testing site closures
The cold weather isn't cooling down demand for COVID-19 tests. Lines remain long at North Texas testing sites.
The cold weather isn't cooling down demand for COVID-19 tests. Lines remain long at North Texas testing sites.
Downtown McKinney businesses helping to rebuild Mayfield, Kentucky after tornado
A North Texas city known for its historic main street is pulling together to help rebuild the historic downtown of Mayfield, Kentucky after a devastating tornado strike.
A North Texas city known for its historic main street is pulling together to help rebuild the historic downtown of Mayfield, Kentucky after a devastating tornado strike.
COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas continue to see long lines
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
Frisco police make arrest in murder at apartment parking garage
Frisco police arrested a 31-year-old for a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning at an apartment’s parking garage.
Frisco police arrested a 31-year-old for a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning at an apartment’s parking garage.